die Standzeit
Translation
service life, tool life, downtime, idle time
Examples
Die Standzeit der Maschine ist sehr lang.
The service life of the machine is very long.
Wir müssen die Standzeit des Werkzeugs optimieren.
We have to optimize the tool's service life.
Die Produktion leidet unter langen Standzeiten.
Production suffers from long downtimes.
Grammar Patterns
((the service life / downtime)) the service life / downtime The service life of the machine is long.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nutzungsdauer (service life), Lebensdauer (lifespan); Antonyms: Betriebszeit (operating time)
Etymology
A compound of 'Stand' (stand, state) and 'Zeit' (time). Literally 'stand-time', referring to the time a tool can withstand use or the time a machine is standing idle.
Memory Tips
Visualize a machine 'standing' for a period of 'time' (Zeit). This could be its useful life ('standing' up to the job) or its idle time ('standing' by).